Boondall will receive an experienced new police officer as part of the latest intake of Queensland Police Service recruits, with 45 veteran officers from Australia and overseas officially joining the state’s frontline.
The new constable is among a cohort of experienced officers sworn into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) at an induction ceremony in Brisbane before being deployed to stations across Queensland.
Unlike traditional recruits entering policing for the first time, the officers have already built careers in law enforcement, bringing hundreds of years of combined experience from jurisdictions across Australia as well as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and Brazil.
Boondall is one of four North Brisbane stations to receive one of the new officers, alongside Fortitude Valley, which will welcome three.
Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the experienced recruits would strengthen frontline policing across Queensland.
“The QPS continues to strengthen its frontline capability with experienced officers committed to serving Queensland communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“These new constables bring valuable policing experience from other jurisdictions, bolstering our ability to deliver policing services across the state.
“Their decision to join the QPS reflects the opportunities available within the Service and the strong contribution they will make across Queensland.”
Many of the officers have relocated with their families to begin a new chapter in Queensland.
Constable Antonio Humberto Azevedo Souza Castelo Teixeira, who previously served for eight years with the Military Police of Ceará in Brazil, said the move was motivated by both family and opportunity.
“One of the biggest things that brought me here was the decision to start my policing career again from scratch in a new country, for my family and for a better future for my children,” Constable Teixeira said.
He said his previous policing experience had taught him to remain calm under pressure, make quick decisions and work effectively in a team, while balancing academy training with relocating his family had been one of his biggest challenges.
Former Wellington Central Police Station officer Constable Dan-Emil Meszaros also made the move to Queensland after serving in several specialist policing units in New Zealand.
He said Queensland’s lifestyle was a major drawcard.
“We were sick of the cold, wet, and windy weather in Wellington and chose to move to Queensland for the lifestyle, beaches, and the relaxing nature of the communities,” Constable Meszaros said.
The latest intake reflects the Queensland Police Service’s continued recruitment of experienced officers through its Police Abridged Competency Education (PACE) Program, which enables qualified interstate and international police officers to transition into policing in Queensland.
With one of the new constables now set to begin duties at Boondall, local residents can expect to benefit from the additional experience brought to the North Brisbane frontline.
Published 22-June-2026
Featured Image Credit: Queensland Police Service
